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Hurricanes Announce Camp Roster and Schedule

by
Josh Bernstein
/ Carolina Hurricanes

53 players invited to Raleigh-based 2007 training camp

RALEIGH, NC – The Carolina Hurricanes will hit the ice for the first official practice of the 2007-08 season on Friday, Sept. 14, at 8:00 a.m. at the RBC Center in Raleigh. All Hurricanes practices throughout training camp will be held at the RBC Center and are open to the public and the media.

In total, 53 players have been invited to attend the Hurricanes’ training camp. The roster includes six goaltenders, 16 defensemen and 31 forwards. The Hurricanes will practice in three groups for the first week of camp and will have a pair of Red-White scrimmages after the team’s preseason opener on Sunday, Sept. 16, at 3:00 p.m. against the Washington Capitals at the RBC Center.

The Eighth Annual Chevrolet Caniac Carnival will be held at the RBC Center immediately before the Hurricanes’ first preseason game and will feature rides, interactive games, a live band, BMX stunt shows and more. Admission to the game against the Capitals is free to those who attend the carnival while ticket supplies last.

Please note that the Hurricanes’ practice schedule is always subject to change.